音樂瑞士之夜 Swiss Music Night
在2023年，藉由「音樂瑞士之夜」的年度音樂會，映照出台灣與瑞士十年來圓滿且豐盛的音樂交流成果。台灣和瑞士同為小國，兩地有許多相似之處，首先是它們都有令人印象深刻的美麗山景，且儘管面積不大，但台灣與瑞士都具有多樣性與豐饒的文化。十年來，透過一系列音樂會，「音樂瑞士之夜」確立了其作為台灣與瑞士音樂交流最重要平台的地位，不僅兩國傑出的音樂家與作曲家們進行了精彩的音樂對話，也為音樂家自身和觀眾帶來了難以忘懷的音樂體驗。
繼2013年與台灣絃樂團、2016年與國立臺灣交響樂團（NTSO）、2017年與國立臺南藝術大學（TNNUA）在臺灣主要城市（臺北國家音樂廳）舉行備受好評的音樂會，並取得豐碩合作成果後，2018年與2019年連續以當代瑞士民謠驚豔眾人，2020年至2023年則由傑出音樂家們接連帶來精湛的古典盛宴。(音樂瑞士之夜2013-2023)
每逢周年紀念日，亦是表達謝意的時刻，十年來的音樂交流離不開無數人的大力支持。我們非常感謝瑞士商務辦事處，在 2013 年我們提出這個想法時就伸出援助與多年來的支持。同時，我們分外感激在台灣和瑞士的贊助者，是他們的信任與慷慨幫助促成了這樣的文化交流。舉辦這樣的音樂會始終是一項艱鉅的任務。雖然我們經常返回臺灣，但由於主要居住在瑞士，自2018年起，幹練可靠的台灣專案經理黃麗琪在實現這些音樂會的過程中扮演了重要的關鍵角色，我們很感謝她。
除此之外，我們非常感激眾多熱情支持我們想法的音樂家，也很感謝與台灣絃樂團、國立臺灣交響樂團及國立臺南藝術大學等台灣音樂院校及樂團的合作取得豐碩成果。最後，我們衷心感謝廣大觀眾對「音樂瑞士之夜」音樂會的關注。
2024年，「音樂瑞士之夜」將舉辦第一屆臺灣國際大提琴藝術節（TWICF），來自瑞士、德國及臺灣的大提琴名家將共襄盛舉。
帶來喜悅並豐富日常是音樂最大的特權，我們期盼未來持續為瑞士與台灣開啟更多文化交流的大門。
藝術總監 簡碧青與法比安‧穆勒
In 2023, through its anniversary concerts, the "Swiss Music Night" could reflect on ten successful and fruitful years of musical exchange between Taiwan and Switzerland. Taiwan and Switzerland, both small countries, share many similarities, starting with their impressive and beautiful mountainous landscapes. Despite their size, both countries offer a great diversity and richness of culture. In these ten years, the Swiss Music Night concert-series established itself as the most significant platform for musical exchange between the two countries, and outstanding musicians and composers from both nations have engaged in a wonderful dialogue, resulting in unforgettable concert experiences for both the performers and the audience.
After highly acclaimed concerts in major cities in Taiwan (in Taipei at the National Concert Hall) and fruitful collaborations with the Academy of Taiwan Strings in 2013, the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra (NTSO) in 2016, and with the Tainan University of Arts (TNNUA) in 2017, the 2018 and 2019 editions surprised the audience in Taiwan by featuring contemporary Swiss Folk Music. The subsequent editions from 2020 to 2023 once again showcased distinguished musicians in the field of classical music. (SMN 2013-2023)
When celebrating an anniversary, it is always a moment to express gratitude, as this musical exchange over the past ten years was made possible only through the great support of numerous people. We are deeply grateful to the TOSI for extending its hand when we initiated this idea in 2013 and for the steadfast support throughout the years. Our heartfelt appreciation also extends to our financial supporters in Taiwan and Switzerland, whose trust and generous assistance enabled this cultural exchange. The realization of such concerts is always a monumental task. While we primarily reside in Switzerland, we regularly visit Taiwan. Since 2018, our highly capable and reliable project manager in Taiwan, Esther Huang, has played a pivotal role in making these concerts a reality. She deserves immense gratitude.
We are also thankful to the numerous musicians who embraced our ideas enthusiastically, as well as to the music institutions and orchestras in Taiwan, such as the Academy of Taiwan Strings, NTSO, and TNNUA, for their fruitful collaborations. Lastly, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the audience for their unwavering interest in our concerts.
In 2024, the 'Swiss Music Night' association is organizing the inaugural 'Taiwan International Cello Festival' (TWICF) for the first time, featuring some of the most distinguished cellists from Switzerland, Germany, and Taiwan.
Bringing joy and enriching everyday life is the great privilege of music, and we eagerly anticipate a future that continues to open many doors for cultural exchange between Switzerland and Taiwan.
Artistic Directors Pi-Chin Chien & Fabian Müller